Embedded Systems Engineer: Security & RTOS Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

Hanover (MD)

On-site

USD 213,000 - 288,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Engineer to design, develop, test and evaluate electrical, mechanical, and computer components and systems for government and scientific uses.

You will analyze requirements, craft technical solutions, and support rapid prototyping and security-focused projects. The role emphasizes C/C++ development, low-level programming, and reading/writing assembler, with familiarity in Linux and VxWorks RTOS.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; 4 years of related military experience may substitute.
  • Strong knowledge of OS fundamentals and internals (memory, threading, virtual memory).
  • Low-level programming in Unix/Linux/Windows environments; device drivers.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test and evaluate electrical, mechanical, and/or computer components and systems.
  • Analyze customer requirements and develop technical solutions.
  • Coordinate hardware/software acquisition and subcontractor services as needed; support security and prototype work.

Skills

Embedded Systems
Operating Systems
C/C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Mathematics
Master of Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Reverse Engineering tools
Assembler

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Engineer to design, develop, test and evaluate electrical, mechanical, and computer components and systems for government and scientific uses.

You will analyze requirements, craft technical solutions, and support rapid prototyping and security-focused projects. The role emphasizes C/C++ development, low-level programming, and reading/writing assembler, with familiarity in Linux and VxWorks RTOS.

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